Dubovca, Moldova
300+
£Ongoing
The Washing machine ministry helps the poorest families and elderly in Dubovca, Moldova wash their clothes and bedding. This came about because while our project manager Mihai was visiting he found some children outside without clothes on. Their mother said that she couldn’t put clothes on them as she had no money for washing power. Also she had no washing machine so had to wash everything by hand.
The Washing Machine ministry was then created so that no-one has to make that choice again especially families and the elderly. Clothes are hard enough to hand wash but bedding even harder. Therefore washes are few and far between, due to the sheer effort of physically doing it. In addition if you are elderly it is almost impossible. At the moment we have many elderly and some families whom we are helping through this ministry and they are so grateful because it makes a huge difference in their lives.
WASHING MACHINE MINISTRY APPEAL – There will be ongoing costs associated with this project so if anyone would like to help pay for detergents or even for another washing machine we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@linktohope.co.uk. Or make a donation.
Over the past few months, the team in Bozieni, Moldova, have continued to do wonderful things to bring joy and smiles to the faces of people who are struggling in very difficult circumstances. We received an update from Pastor Ion Burlacu.
“In the local villages there is a large number of elderly people who have reached risk situations, which does not allow them to take care of themselves in all aspects. The social worker of the Church visits these elderly people and proposes the service according to which the elderly collect the dirty laundry from the household, send it to the social worker, it is washed and arranged, and then returned to the owners, clean and fresh. This service has relieved many elderly people, taking into account the fact that most of them do not have conditions (water, sewerage, washing machine, etc.). Around 40 people in this time have benefited from our common help in terms of daily food, washing clothes and food packages .
We express our gratitude for the support from “Link to Hope” and for the fact that we can carry out useful projects for people who are in great need of support, help and encouragement during this difficult period. We are grateful for the fact that we have been able to be useful and helpful to a large number of people.”
Alena, 45, is facing serious health problems with her legs, which make everyday life challenging. She lives with her husband in modest circumstances, with very limited resources, and together they face the daily difficulties that restrict their access to comfort and appropriate care. Despite these hardships, Alena and her husband continue to support one another and hold on to hope for better days ahead.
The church project team supported by Link to Hope regularly visits the family, helping to wash their clothes and delivering a food package at the same time. This practical support is a tremendous blessing, as both Alena and her husband are unable to work due to their health conditions.
Alena asks that we continue to stand alongside her family through their illnesses and ongoing needs. We can only do this because of the generosity of supporters like you, and we would like to thank you for enabling Link to Hope to continue providing this vital support.